"Hoverboards," self-balancing motorized scooters, have hit the market as the hottest and most explosive holiday gift - literally. Currently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating a total of 22 fires in 17 states, 70 emergency room visits, as well as 2 lawsuits in the works.

Along with serious injuries to the consumers, major house fires have been reported from hoverboard explosions. The leading cause of these malfunctions are due to the cheap lithium ion batteries, which pose as fire hazards during charging as well as riding the hoverboard.

As a preventative measure, over 60 airlines have banned these combustible devices for both carry-on and checked-in luggage.

Viral videos of hoverboard "fails" can be found all over the web, warning users of the many hazards. While these viral videos are mostly made to make us laugh, it is imperative to be careful with these devices. Ultimately, the hoverboard is technology that has yet to be perfected. ​If you are somehow still inclined to purchase a hoverboard, we urge you to stick with big name manufacturers with higher prices.

If you or someone you know has experienced a hoverboard malfunction, causing damage of any sort, contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at The Martindale Law Group today.